5 Day Loire Valley Cruise

NANTES - SAINT NAZAIRE - ANCENIS -
the Castles of the Loire - ANCENIS - NANTES
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Embark on a cruise on the Royal Loire River whose beauty is legendary. Visit Nantes and The Machines of the Isle of Nantes, a gallery that recreates the imaginary world of the famous writer Jules Verne. Discover Saint-Nazaire and admire its shipyard and the Escal'Atlantic which immerses you in the world of steamships from the beginnings of their? gigantic construction to life on board. Soak up the magical castles of the Loire such as Brissac, the highest castle in France whose monumental facades rise up from its large landscaped park.

DAY 1: NANTES - SAINT NAZAIRE

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. Departure of the ship towards Saint-Nazaire. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

DAY 2: SAINT NAZAIRE – NANTES

In the morning, join us for the optional CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Tour of Saint Nazaire (4)(This excursion must be booked in advance through your travel agency. Each passenger will be asked to produce a valid passport in order to book the excursion and gain access to the shipyard), a town on the sea. We'll visit Escal'Atlantic, a museum that explores the historic ocean liner experience, and the Saint-Nazaire shipyard, one of the largest shipyards in Europe. We'll return on board in Saint-Nazaire. Enjoy an evening of dancing.

We'll spend this afternoon cruising towards Nantes. Enjoy an evening of dancing.

DAY 3: NANTES - ANCENIS

In the morning, join us for the optional excursions proposed :
- CLASSIC : The Muscadet Wine Route and Clisson, a charming medieval town.

We’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Ancenis.

Tonight is our gala evening.

DAY 4: ANGERS – CASTLES OF THE LOIRE – ANCENIS

Departure by coach towards the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau. Built on an island in the middle of the Indre River, the structure as it stands today was erected during the reign of Francis I by a wealthy financier, Gilles Berthelot, who sought to combine Italian innovations with French architectural art. Listed as a historic monument, the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau embodies all the refinement of an early French Renaissance château.

Continuation to Villandry for lunch.

In the afternoon, enjoy a stroll through the gardens of the Château de Villandry: spread over three levels, they combine aesthetics, diversity, and harmony. Then, visit the Château de Villandry. Through its furniture, décor, and atmosphere, it stands as a living testament to French heritage. The estate of Villandry has evolved over the centuries. Acquired by Jean Le Breton, it transitioned from a medieval fortress to a residence enriched with Renaissance elements. In the 18th century, the Marquis de Castellane transformed it into a comfortable and luminous place, reflecting the art of living of the time. In the 19th century, it was saved by Joachim Carvallo and Ann Coleman, who restored it to its Renaissance state. Today, Henri Carvallo continues this legacy by combining preservation with the enhancement of the site.

We’ll return on board in Ancenis or Nantes (the coach transfer time is estimated at approximately 4 hours round trip.)

DAY 5: NANTES

Buffet breakfast on board. Disembark at 10.00 am. End of our journey.

**Please note that this is a bi-lingual ship with information provided in both English and French, and an international cruise host on board.**

For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise.

There might not be any other english speaking guests on these dates.

2026 / 2027 RATES:

Departure	Ship	Main Deck	Upper Deck
14-Jul-26	Loire Princess	$1,611	$1,880
9-Aug-26	Loire Princess	$1,611	$1,880
13-Aug-26	Loire Princess	$1,611	$1,880
22-Aug-26	Loire Princess	$1,611	$1,880
20-Oct-26	Loire Princess	$1,611	$1,880
24-Oct-26	Loire Princess	$1,611	$1,880
28-Oct-26	Loire Princess	$1,611	$1,880
1-Nov-26	Loire Princess	$1,611	$1,880
5-Nov-26	Loire Princess	$1,611	$1,880

16-Mar-27	Loire Princess	$1,749	$2,023
20-Mar-27	Loire Princess	$1,749	$2,023
24-Mar-27	Loire Princess	$1,749	$2,023
28-Mar-27	Loire Princess	$1,749	$2,023
1-Apr-27	Loire Princess	$1,874	$2,148

Prices Include: Full board cruise from dinner of the first day to breakfast of the last day in a double cabin with showers and toilets, welcome drink, entertainment, the Captain's evening, the assistance of our hostess on board, FREE Wi-Fi and port taxes. DRINKS PACKAGE INCLUDED - Soft Drinks, as well as tea and coffee specialties, Beer, sparkling white wine, Cremant and Prosecco (in a glass), as well as open wines and daily recommendations from the wine menu (by the glass), Cocktails and long drinks throughout the day and evening.

Prices Do Not Include: Drinks, not listed above, insurance and optional excursions.